The First Report on Strategic Management of Bilateral Carotid Artery Stenosis: Exploring Surgical Challenges and Decision‐Making

ABSTRACT Bilateral carotid artery stenosis is a significant risk factor for ischemic stroke, with a prevalence of 8%–39% among stroke patients. This report highlights a challenging case that highlights the complexities of treating bilateral carotid artery stenosis. A 62‐year‐old male with a history...

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Main Authors: Meghdad Ghasemi Gorji, Yasamin Bigdeli, Kimia Jazi
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70803
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description ABSTRACT Bilateral carotid artery stenosis is a significant risk factor for ischemic stroke, with a prevalence of 8%–39% among stroke patients. This report highlights a challenging case that highlights the complexities of treating bilateral carotid artery stenosis. A 62‐year‐old male with a history of significant stenosis in the right carotid artery, previously treated with stenting and angioplasty, presented with a transient ischemic attack exhibiting right side symptoms, indicating stenosis on the left side. CT angiography revealed 99% stenosis in the right common and internal carotid arteries and 75% stenosis in the left carotid artery. Given the patient's previous history of stenting, carotid endarterectomy was selected as the optimal treatment choice. Despite challenges including the extensive length of stenosis and the presence of a previous stent, the procedure was successfully completed with restored blood flow. This case emphasizes the importance of individualized surgical planning that considers anatomical and clinical factors in managing bilateral carotid artery stenosis. The decision‐making process highlights how tailored approaches can lead to optimal outcomes in complex vascular cases.
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spelling doaj-art-86084aea321a4049aa604a7e9aabcc5a2025-08-22T07:33:08ZengWileyClinical Case Reports2050-09042025-08-01138n/an/a10.1002/ccr3.70803The First Report on Strategic Management of Bilateral Carotid Artery Stenosis: Exploring Surgical Challenges and Decision‐MakingMeghdad Ghasemi Gorji0Yasamin Bigdeli1Kimia Jazi2Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz IranStudent Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine Qom University of Medical Sciences Qom IranSchool of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran IranABSTRACT Bilateral carotid artery stenosis is a significant risk factor for ischemic stroke, with a prevalence of 8%–39% among stroke patients. This report highlights a challenging case that highlights the complexities of treating bilateral carotid artery stenosis. A 62‐year‐old male with a history of significant stenosis in the right carotid artery, previously treated with stenting and angioplasty, presented with a transient ischemic attack exhibiting right side symptoms, indicating stenosis on the left side. CT angiography revealed 99% stenosis in the right common and internal carotid arteries and 75% stenosis in the left carotid artery. Given the patient's previous history of stenting, carotid endarterectomy was selected as the optimal treatment choice. Despite challenges including the extensive length of stenosis and the presence of a previous stent, the procedure was successfully completed with restored blood flow. This case emphasizes the importance of individualized surgical planning that considers anatomical and clinical factors in managing bilateral carotid artery stenosis. The decision‐making process highlights how tailored approaches can lead to optimal outcomes in complex vascular cases.https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70803bilateral carotid artery stenosisbilateral stenosis managementcarotid artery diseasecarotid endarterectomy (CEA)
spellingShingle Meghdad Ghasemi Gorji
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The First Report on Strategic Management of Bilateral Carotid Artery Stenosis: Exploring Surgical Challenges and Decision‐Making
Clinical Case Reports
bilateral carotid artery stenosis
bilateral stenosis management
carotid artery disease
carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
title The First Report on Strategic Management of Bilateral Carotid Artery Stenosis: Exploring Surgical Challenges and Decision‐Making
title_full The First Report on Strategic Management of Bilateral Carotid Artery Stenosis: Exploring Surgical Challenges and Decision‐Making
title_fullStr The First Report on Strategic Management of Bilateral Carotid Artery Stenosis: Exploring Surgical Challenges and Decision‐Making
title_full_unstemmed The First Report on Strategic Management of Bilateral Carotid Artery Stenosis: Exploring Surgical Challenges and Decision‐Making
title_short The First Report on Strategic Management of Bilateral Carotid Artery Stenosis: Exploring Surgical Challenges and Decision‐Making
title_sort first report on strategic management of bilateral carotid artery stenosis exploring surgical challenges and decision making
topic bilateral carotid artery stenosis
bilateral stenosis management
carotid artery disease
carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
url https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70803
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